> Do you have a PA or sound system at the Richmond Room?

The Richmond Room does have a built in PA system with portable microphone. The microphone needs to be collected from the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre.

> What facilities are in the kitchen in the Richmond Room?

The kitchen in the Richmond Room is a commercial kitchen with fridge, freezer, stove, fryer, microwave and a bain marie, however crockery and cutlery must be supplied by the hirer.

> Who can cater for my event?

Please see our list of local suppliers that can cater for your event. 

> Can you provide (sell) alcohol at your event?

You need to apply for a ‘Limited Licence’ through NSW Liquor and Gaming – this can take 6 weeks.

There are two types of licenses that hirers may consider using:

Single Event

• This liquor licence is for not-for-profit organisations wishing to hold an event.
• Information can be found here
• Some NFP’s may be exempt from requiring a single function liquor licence and may be able to hold up to 6 events per calendar year without a licence. Further information can be found here.

Special Event

• This liquor licence can be for profit organisations/individuals
• Information can be found here
• Rather than requiring a direct and significant social and economic benefit to the community, special events now must be of genuine public interest. For example, the previous events we may class as having benefit given they may aid in tourism or finances in the area.

Whilst there are different licences depending on who is applying, all the requirements are generally the same:

1. A Site Plan including:

• Red boundary for the licensed area
• Outline of the entire premises
• Location of the bar
• Exit and entry to the licensed premises
• Direction of north
• Adjoining street names labelled on the plan.

2. For 2000 or more patrons we require an Alcohol Management Plan.

3. The application will request some conditions which the applicant may consent or object to.

To prepare any applicant, the online application process will ask the following, among other questions:

• What security and RSA practices are in place
• The volume of beer, spirits, wine for the event
• The capacity
• Details of date and time
• Conditions

Please note that requirements may be different depending on the nature of the event.